Hollywood Starts with Animation

After a passionate speech at the Water World Animation Studio, Zucker walked into an office.

The accompanying people, as well as the head of the animation studio, Stephen, the chief screenwriter David Messer, and Stephen, as the head of the animation studio, need to make a detailed report to Zuke on the current situation of the studio. .

"Boss, as of now, Water World Animation Studio has a total of 90 computer painters, 15 traditional hand-painted animation painters, 15 screenwriters, and 38 employees in other departments, which means the number of employees in our animation studio. 158 people."

While speaking, Stephen was still a little excited.

Once upon a time, there were only more than 20 people in the water world animation studio.

I didn't say how miserable it was at the beginning, but it wasn't much better either.

At the end, he added: "Of course, we have also reached talent training agreements with well-known universities such as Stanford and Los Angeles Institute of the Arts. If there are new tasks, we can quickly recruit 50 to 80 talents within a week. join the company."

Zucker nodded.

What Stephen mentioned about the talent training agreement with colleges and universities, Zucker also knew about this from Victor.

Of course, it was also approved by Victor.

He said: "Boss, we just recruit people from the market, we might as well cooperate with colleges and universities. Although the cost is a little higher and the time is a little longer, it avoids the collision with other animation companies, especially from other companies. The matter of the corner is always disgusting."

In fact, cooperation projects with colleges and universities are not uncommon in the United States.

In the future, many well-known enterprises in the Great Heaven Dynasty, whether it is Alibaba or Great Tencent, have reached a series of talent training agreements with domestic universities.

This kind of agreement will make the company's talent excessive and smoother.

"Stephen, what about the progress of the second season of "SpongeBob SquarePants" you are in charge of, and the progress of "Finding Nemo"?" Zucker asked again.

Hearing this, Stephen immediately took out some information.

"Boss, there are currently 30 people in charge of the production of "SpongeBob SquarePants", and the rough drawings of the second season have also been completed. It is expected that the film will be completed in three months."

"Finding Nemo is currently the main focus of the studio, with a staff of up to 80 people. If necessary, the staff can be increased at any time. It is estimated that the filming time will not be less than 3 years, and the pressure on funds is also high. Not small."

financial pressure?

Zu Ke thought about it, it really is!

Originally, when the animation studio was only an animation department under Wald Pictures, although it did not become an independent subsidiary, it could apply to the film company when it was short of money;

However, it is different now!

When it became an independent subsidiary, the finances were calculated independently. In a sense, it was not so easy for it to apply for funds from the parent company.

Boom~!

dong dong dong~!

Zhu Ke tapped his finger on the table, thought for a few seconds, and said solemnly: "Within a week, I will ask Martha to invest 10 million US dollars for you three times, as the start-up capital of the "Finding Nemo" project, As for the rest, you need to figure out a solution. Of course, I estimate that after the second season of "SpongeBob SquarePants" is released, the funding problem will definitely be solved."

Stephen and Messer, Ku Shi nodded.

Man, that's SpongeBob SquarePants!

Once launched, it has dominated the TV animation field in the United States for 8 years. The profit is extremely huge, and it can fully support the production of "Finding Nemo"!

The animated film "Finding Nemo" was produced in the original time and space by Pixar.

The cost of the film is not low, a full 63 million US dollars.

Of course, this figure seems high, but it is not enough to compare the production costs of Pixar's future production of "Cars" and "The Incredibles".

$150 million!

Yes, the Pixar gang is very powerful, but their ability to spend money is completely equal to their own ability.

Without the $150 million production cost, they don't know how to make it?

Therefore, the production cost of "Finding Nemo" of $63 million is really not very high.

"David, how is the "Peppa Pig" project you are in charge of now?" Zucker asked.

Hearing this, David Messer shook his head with a wry smile: "Boss, you are too anxious, you must know that we have just started this project, less than 3 months ago, the special painting group was established, and even more It hasn't been a month, how do you ask me to answer?"

Well, Zucker choked.

In fact, Zucker was really anxious.

But after all, it is "Peppa Pig", the most profitable pig in the world!

Peppa Pig in his peak period can bring more than 1 billion US dollars in profit to the production company a year, let alone Zucker.

Wealth and silk move people's hearts, and the ancients do not deceive me!

......

The last stop of the tour is, of course, the main store of SpongeBob SquarePants.

For it, Zucker is full of memories and emotions.

It was the first company opened by Zucker after he crossed over and used the first pot of gold he earned from Netscape's stock market. To be precise, it is the place where Zuck's dream began after crossing over!

However.......

When Zucker came to the main store of SpongeBob SquarePants alone, he didn't see the manager James.

"What about your store manager?"

Zucker asked one of the shop assistants. Her name is Viasim, and she is also an old employee in the store.

Viasim glanced at Zuke in surprise, "Boss, aren't you and James old friends and old lords? You don't even know the news that her mother was hospitalized again recently?"

"Huh? You mean Aunt Alice is in the hospital?!"

Immediately when Zu Ke was puzzled, the tone of his voice increased a lot.

For Aunt Alice, such an old resident who has been paralyzed for many years, Zucker is full of gratitude. After Zucker passed through, she cheered Zucker up a lot.

She, James, and sister Lily are the closest people to Zucker in America.

At the moment, Zhu Ke hurried to the hospital after asking for the address.

......

Hospital.

"James, you bastard!"

"It's true that Aunt Alice is your mother, but she is also my relative. Now that such a big thing has happened to her, you don't tell me, are you still a friend? You say!"

"Fortunately, there's nothing wrong with Aunt Alice, otherwise I won't be able to spare you!"

"Uh, by the way, do you have enough money, if not, I'll pay in advance."

"Come on, you bastard, my money is not for you, you don't have to refuse. Hey, you don't have to refuse, damn it, you bastard was not like this before, I have never been soft-hearted, how has it changed now? To be so hypocritical?"

After Zhu Ke arrived at the hospital, he inquired about it and learned that Aunt Alice had no major problem. It was osteoporosis caused by years of paralysis, and she was relieved immediately.

However, Zucker scolded James fiercely.

this afternoon.

Zucker and James took Aunt Alice home from the hospital together, and they stayed for a meal together.

After Aunt Alice and James' sister Lily went to bed, the two of them chatted.

Mainly work!

"Zuke, I think you should change the person in charge of the SpongeBob SquarePants chain store. To be honest, my ability is not enough for such a position, you know."

Suddenly, James brought up the issue.

For a moment, Zucker was silent.

As for the general manager of the SpongeBob SquarePants chain, James has mentioned to Zucker more than once that he is not capable enough and is willing to abdicate and make a difference.

That's right, let James serve as the leader of the surrounding chain stores, and there is naturally a factor that Zucker takes care of.

However, it is better to teach a man how to fish than to give him a fish!

James is a high school professional. His education is not high, and his skills are all experienced in the society. Being the person in charge of a store is already the limit at present.

Of course, he did a pretty good job.

However, the position of the general manager was a bit of a boost. Instead of letting him grow extremely fast, it made him feel more stressed, and he also needed time to take care of his mother and sister.

"Okay, I agree with your request. After a while, you can hand over the position of the general manager to someone else."

In the end, Zucker was persuaded by James.

So far, Zhu Ke's inspection work has come to an end in the near future.

However, the next day Zucker will be busy again. In order to promote the company's project, Zucker will accept an interview invitation broadcast on a TV platform on the UPN network.

That's right, on TV!

There is no doubt that this is the first time that Zucker has gone from behind the scenes to the front!

" "The second is sent.